2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,879 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 489 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Lucerne | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3879 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
